Latest Parkins Podcast Episodes

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Don't Take this On Your Next Vacation

Hope for the Caregiver - July 02, 2024 16:03 - 11 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
While a change of scenery can ease the heartache and struggles of our lives, it’s pointless if we pack our resentments and bitterness for the trip. We live ninety miles north of one of the most beautiful places in the world: Yellowstone National Park. Yet, despite Yellowstone National Park’s pri...

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A Caregiver's Perspective of the Presidential Debate

Hope for the Caregiver - June 29, 2024 07:30 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
The Truth Network invited me to guest host their live program on 06/28/2004 - which deals with current events, politics, and Theology. Since the debate between Joe Biden and Donald Trump was the hot issue - I weighed in, but from a caregiver's point of view. Plus, I took a few calls.  See my a...

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A Sound Mind

Hope for the Caregiver - June 27, 2024 15:00 - 25 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
"No matter what the circumstances, we Christians should keep our heads. God has not given us the spirit of fear, but of power, of love and of a sound mind. It is a dismal thing to see a son of heaven cringe in terror before the sons of earth." - AW TOZER All too many caregivers feel pulled in ...

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Personal Epiphanies

Real Life Renos : The Podcast - June 25, 2024 17:44 - 54 minutes
Before you pick up a hammer or call a contractor, decisions must be made. In this podcast, we talk with Aging in Place expert, Linda Kafka, about the thinking and conversations we all need to have.

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EP-120 Preparing to climb Mt. Tyndall

I'm Not Dead Yet! - June 25, 2024 16:00 - 29 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Have you ever wondered about what its like to climb a  big mountain? With Parkinson's disease? Judy and I discuss my upcoming trip to the Sierra Nevadas. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Audio Engineering Intern: Ana MacAller Social ...

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Shepherding Minds: A Deep Dive into Pastoring and Mental Health Care

Hope for the Caregiver - June 15, 2024 11:00 - 36 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Dr. Dan Scott joins me for a special conversation about the Church and caring for the mentally ill - and their families.  PastorDanScott.com  Dan Scott was born in Southern West Virginia in 1953. As the son of foreign missionaries, from his mid-teens, he lived in various places throughout So...

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Stringing Barbed Wire Fence With A Cadillac

Hope for the Caregiver - June 12, 2024 07:30 - 13 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
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The Seat of Power

Hope for the Caregiver - June 06, 2024 13:00 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Gracie was invited to sing for the President of the United States years ago. While the event was certainly memorable and exciting, what happened a few weeks later provided a seminal moment for me as a caregiver. 

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Conversation with a friend

"Park Right Here" with Katrina Rochon and Tom Consentino...our personal journeys with Parkinson's Disease - June 02, 2024 19:00 - 1 hour
General Conversation with Tom and special guest Jim Allen. They of course talk Pickleball, but they also discuss not feeling like a victim  because  of a Parkinson's diagnosis  Support the Show.

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A Good Day

Hope for the Caregiver - June 02, 2024 15:28 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Ever been on a cattle drive in Montana?  I got to do this last week, and it was awesome. As caregivers, not every day will be filled with excitement and joy, but that doesn't mean we won't ever have days that lift our hearts, make us grin, and even make us feel exuberant.  See more at peterr...

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EP-119 Resilience

I'm Not Dead Yet! - May 31, 2024 17:00 - 24 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Hello Dear Listeners, In this episode Judy and I  talk about resilience, what it is and how we both apply it in our lives. I want to warn you, the audio on this on is rough. I had a hell of a time speaking on this episode. As our regular listeners will note, I make it a point to not hide this s...

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Parkinsons 2024 Update

Phill's Tales from the Dark Side - Not everything is what it seems to be. - May 30, 2024 12:00 - 2 minutes
Send us a Text Message. Provides a checkpoint on what’s been happening in my Parkinson’s world,

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News From the World of Architecture

Real Life Renos : The Podcast - May 29, 2024 17:55 - 50 minutes
Ron Wickman joins us to recap his experiences at the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada and Alberta Association of Architects conferences. Multiple people discussed accessibility! Ron also lets us in on whether or not he puts accessible design features into client projects without their kno...

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Episode 29: The Meghan Malley Wellness Program

Evidence To Excellence: News In Neuroplasticity and Rehab - May 28, 2024 23:00 - 48 minutes
Host Polly Swingle is joined by Dr. Kayla Diebold, PT, DPT, Heath Stilwell, NSCA Certified Personal Trainer, and Andy Kronk, participant in The Meghan Malley Wellness Program at The Recovery Project. Listen in to learn about the re-naming of the wellness programs offered at The Recovery Project ...

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Implications of Gene-Based Therapies for Parkinson’s Disease

Substantial Matters: Life & Science of Parkinson’s - May 28, 2024 11:00 - 23 minutes ★★★★ - 121 ratings
Gene-based therapy for Parkinson’s disease is an area of research that is currently being developed. It works by introducing genetic material into the brain, which can then “instruct” cells to produce compounds that can potentially alleviate symptoms of Parkinson’s. Although years have gone by ...

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The Quagmire of Enabling

Hope for the Caregiver - May 23, 2024 07:30 - 26 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
One only has to see the news for five minutes, and the all too easy trap of enabling reveals its ugly head - a trap many caregivers understand.  What can be done - what's our responsibility? I discuss that and more in this Hope for the Caregiver episode.  Get Involved    

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You Can't Push A Wheelchair With Clenched Fists

Hope for the Caregiver - May 19, 2024 14:21 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
There’s nothing quite like caring for someone with challenges or impairments to expose the gunk in one’s soul. Regardless of our best intentions, when selfishness rears its ugly head, our jaws can quickly tighten—and our fists clench. As a pianist, my hands must always remain open to make beau...

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America's Caregiver

Hope for the Caregiver - May 14, 2024 07:30 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
My friend once jokingly called me "America's Caregiver," and while it seemed over-the-top, the concept stuck with me. As I watch our nation grapple with profound challenges—such as the porous southern border leading to illegal immigration, our staggering national debt, and a growing disconnect...

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EP-118 PD Symposium and art show

I'm Not Dead Yet! - May 14, 2024 03:00 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Hello Dear Listeners, Saturday June 15th, 2024 there's ad Parkinson's Disease syymposium and art show. In this episode Judy and I speak with Dr. Petzinger from USC's Keck medicine about it. Enjoy. Co-hosts: Judy Yaras & Travis Robinson Editor & Audio Engineer: (EP1-100) Spencer Yaras Au...

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What Can We Become Through It?

Hope for the Caregiver - May 09, 2024 07:30 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
From a major milestone to "the secret of triumph" to precision pastoring, we cover quite a bit of ground in this Hope for the Caregiver episode. www.hopeforthecaregiver.com

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Magnesium - The Missing Link to Total Health

Parkinsons Recovery - May 08, 2024 19:00 - 52 minutes ★★★★ - 28 ratings
Promoting a positive message of health, vitality, and well-being, Magnesium – The Missing Link to Total Health (Revised)® provides evidence-based scientific research on magnesium's role in human health. Website: https://drcarolyndean.com/  

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Small Towns and Words That Matter

Real Life Renos : The Podcast - April 29, 2024 16:52 - 55 minutes
Part two of our conversation with Robert Lipka and Ron Wickman focuses on the issues small towns have with becoming accessible. Toward the end of the conversation, we talked about words and how they matter when discussing accessibility.

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Season 4 Episode 5 Rock climbing, a vision to end Parkinson’s disease and the Today Show!

Parkinson's Pathway Pals Tuesdays with Teresa - April 29, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 10 ratings
Join me as I speak with a panel of guests today including Molly Cupka, the Director of Sportrock Climbing Center, Alexandria and Founder of Up Ending Parkinsons.  Molly is determined to spread the addictive sport that is rock climbing throughout the Parkinsons community. In addition, Molly is a...

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Cindy Brinker Simmons Discusses Being Restored and Reconnecting Life's Broken Pieces

Hope for the Caregiver - April 28, 2024 07:30 - 45 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Losing her tennis phenom mother to cancer at 12 years old, Cindy felt God was punishing her by allowing her mom to die.  A few years later, a friend helped her understand the Gospel - and that knowledge grew to a sustaining faith when cancer once again invaded Cindy's life.  www.brinkersimmo...

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If It's Hysterical, It's Historical

Hope for the Caregiver - April 26, 2024 10:00 - 22 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Recall a situation where you witnessed an adult overreacting. Did it catch you off-guard? Did it make you uneasy? A psychiatrist friend once shared a valuable insight with his team: "When you see a patient overreact or act out, always remember there's a story behind that behavior."  Understand...

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Comparing a Mental Illness Recovery with Parkinsons

Parkinsons Recovery - April 23, 2024 19:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★ - 28 ratings
Alice A. Holstein, Ed.D was diagnosed with bipolar mood disorder at the age of 51, which interrupted her career and produced some 12 years of intense suffering with many manic episodes, many hospitalizations, thousands of dollars spent and overall, a bleak prognosis of recovery.  She lives now, a...

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Navigating the Storm: Kelly O'Connor's Grounded Wisdom for Caregivers

Hope for the Caregiver - April 20, 2024 09:30 - 28 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Kelly O'Connor joined my program today to discuss how she's helping families navigate the complexity of caregiving - particularly with seniors.  Kelly and Gracie grew up together - and Kelly is one of us. Not only does she have SIGNIFICANT caregiving experience, but look what she's done with i...

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Standing With Hope

Hope for the Caregiver - April 17, 2024 07:30 - 12 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Following the loss of her own legs, Gracie resolved to provide quality prosthetic limbs for fellow amputees. In 2005, she and I  developed a unique partnership with the Ghana Health Service to train and equip local workers to fabricate limbs for their own people. We call it Standing With Hope.  ...

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EP-117 Got Resources? - An intercview with Charles Schiell

I'm Not Dead Yet! - April 16, 2024 00:00 - 40 minutes ★★★★★ - 9 ratings
Hello Dear Listeners, Did you know that Los Angeles county has a department of aging and disability? Do you know what they can do for you? Tune in as Judy an and I talk with Charles Schiell. Charles was a care partner for his father & now runs a support group for care partners. We spoke  with ...

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We Can Adjust Our Sails

Hope for the Caregiver - April 14, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 33 ratings
Many caregivers struggle with decades-old promises to make sure to “never put Mom in a nursing home.” When making that promise, most recall healthier times when the thought of entering a facility seemed far on the horizon. Reality sneaks up on the best of us, and we find ourselves faced with unc...